By Patrick Supanc, Chief Product Officer
At our recent annual conference, we unveiled a series of groundbreaking AI-driven features aimed at enriching the educational journey for learners, partners, and organizations alike. These advancements are designed to equip learners with essential skills for career advancement, assist partners in crafting engaging content, and enable employers to achieve superior results from their training initiatives.
Interactive Role Play: Enhancing Skills through Real-World Scenarios
Launching next month, our new Role Play feature allows learners to develop job-ready skills through immersive interactions with AI-driven personas. This innovative approach includes:
- Customizable Scenarios — Educators can create realistic situations, assign roles, and guide learners in practicing vital skills aligned with course goals.
- Boosting Confidence and Readiness — Participants receive tailored feedback, enhancing their preparedness for real-world applications.
- Meeting Institutional and Employer Demands — This scalable solution facilitates the development and evaluation of critical skills such as leadership and teamwork.
Expanding Course Creation Tools for Educators
Our Course Builder, powered by advanced AI, is now available to educational partners, enabling them to efficiently design and scale high-quality courses. Since its introduction, this platform has empowered enterprises to launch thousands of new courses while significantly reducing the time required for course development.
With a focus on speed and pedagogical quality, Course Builder offers features such as:
- Start from Scratch — Create courses based solely on an idea, without needing an outline or existing materials.
- Incorporate Existing Content — Easily integrate materials in standard formats.
- AI-Driven Instructional Support — Benefit from guidance provided by an AI coach.
- Hands-On Learning Opportunities — Integrate interactive elements like Dialogue and Role Play.
- Automated Assessment Tools — Utilize AI to grade assessments efficiently.
These features are currently being tested with select partners and will be refined based on user feedback before wider release.
Enhancing Assessment Methods and Learner Engagement
Effective education hinges on thorough evaluation and sustained learner engagement. Our new capabilities provide educators with scalable methods to assess advanced skills while keeping learners motivated through timely feedback and recognition.
- Automated Grading for Open-Ended Questions — Create assessments in various formats, with AI-generated rubrics ensuring fairness and efficiency.
- AI-Enhanced Peer Review — Improve the peer review process with AI scoring and instant feedback, allowing learners to refine their submissions.
- Encouraging Learner Persistence — Foster good study habits with milestones and timely reminders to enhance course completion rates.
Upholding Academic Integrity
Employers seek assurance that learning is directly applicable to job roles, necessitating verified skill assessments that demonstrate true mastery. Over the past year, we have strengthened our academic integrity measures, significantly reducing instances of academic dishonesty.
- Proctoring and Browser Locking — Instructors can monitor assessments through webcam and screen activity, ensuring fairness during evaluations.
- Centralized Course Integrity Profiles — New profiles will help institutions maintain consistent integrity standards across their offerings.
Introducing Skill Tracks: A Data-Driven Learning Pathway
We are thrilled to launch Skill Tracks, a tailored learning solution that guides learners from foundational knowledge to expert proficiency through verified skill pathways. Utilizing our Career Graph, Skill Tracks effectively connect jobs, skills, and educational content. Key features include:
- Customized Learning Experiences — Integrate content from top universities and industry leaders with your own resources to align with organizational needs.
- Verified Skill Credentials — Learners progress through real-world assessments that validate their skills.
- Alignment with Business Objectives — Continuous updates ensure that learning remains relevant to market demands and business performance.
Currently, four Skill Tracks are available: GenAI, Software and Product, IT, and Data, with more to come. Each track provides a structured learning journey that outlines essential skills and courses for various roles.
Expanding Global Access to Learning
- We now offer 5,600 courses in 26 languages, allowing over half of our catalog to be accessible in multiple languages, catering to a global audience.
- By year-end, we will expand AI dubbing to nearly 1,000 courses in five languages, enhancing accessibility to world-class education.
We are excited to lay the groundwork for learning in the AI era. By merging cutting-edge technology with trusted educational content, we are entering a new phase of opportunity where every learner can validate their skills, every institution can amplify its impact, and every organization can adapt to change.
For a deeper insight into these new capabilities, watch the keynote by our CEO at the recent conference.
Discover more about Skill Tracks and our latest content announcements on our blog.